Lead Network Engineer

All Native, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

All Native Group is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to lead a talented team in Washington, DC. This role encompasses the entire lifecycle of network services, from installation and support to maintenance and troubleshooting in both LAN and WAN environments. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in network management, a proven track record in leadership, and excellent customer service skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Drug Free Workplace Policy

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in network management with leadership roles.
• Experience with network design and Tier 3/Tier 4 support.
• Strong communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for full life-cycle support for network services.
• Troubleshoot complex LAN/WAN issues and provide technical support.
• Analyze and plan network layouts to ensure connectivity.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Documentation

Education

BS/BA or equivalent experience

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Tools

Cisco Equipment

Job description

Summary

All Native Group is looking to fill the position of Lead Network Engineer in Washington, DC. A Lead Network Engineer is expected to be a network professional with leadership experience in complex data and telecommunications systems design, development, management, and evaluation. Leads a team of professionals that Provides full life-cycle support for all network services, including the installation, tuning, testing, monitoring, operation, maintenance, upgrading, patching, break/fix, and management of designated network distribution systems and associated equipment for all levels of security classification. Performs on-site or in-house servicing, repairs and/or installations of customer-owned products. Provides technical support to customers on operational or maintenance aspects of system equipment and serve as customer contact on technical and service-related problems.

Great team player with positive attitude, has excellentVisio documentation skill and possess exceptionally high customer service skill and commitment to exemplary customer support.

Essential Functions

• Works with team members to deploy Cisco network equipment for LAN/WAN solutions
• Plans network layouts and configures systems to user environments
• Provide technical assessment of requirements and definition from conception to launch
• Create manuals and support documentation.
• Ensures network connectivity throughout the LAN/WAN and MAN Infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing and troubleshooting complex Local Area Networking (LAN) issues and resolving Wide Area Networking (WAN) problems and implementing, integrating, and supporting of cost-effective, high-performance IP and LAN/WAN solutions.
• Service provisioning, installation, maintenance, and management of the intra-facility LAN/VLAN wiring, equipment, and software itself within and between the facilities
• Analyzes voice, video, radio-frequency, and/or data communications networks, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting, and upgrading operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges, and other devices
• Conduct Site Survey and Plan network layouts and configures systems to user environments.
• Analyzes network topologies and traffic and capacity requirements.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to users.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Participates in special projects & O&M as required
• May be requested and required to participate in Proposal Support functions due to expertise.

Competencies

• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, frequently changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence across multiple teams.
• Problem solving abilities and analytical thinking will be required to work around unforeseen issues
• Excellent communication skills (oral, presentation, and written)

Supervisory ResponsibilityYes

Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately,loudlyor quickly.
• Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need.Some after hours On-call support and travel maybe required.

TravelSome after hours On-call support and travel maybe required

Experience

7-10 years of experiencein Network management and Superior leadership

Experience providing Tier 3 and Tier 4 support and issue resolution

Experience with network design and traffic engineering

Experience providing senior-level engineering support and subject matter expertise

Excellent communication skills

Education

• BS/BA or equivalent experience
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNA) Routing and Switching (CCNP) preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Wide Area Networks
• Large-Scale Network Exp. with MPLS and BGP
• Experience with building out network, Design/Documentation
• Routing/Switching on a Large-Scale Network
• Deep understanding of network management, and security standards and industry best practices.
• Fundamental knowledge of security protocols,
• Working knowledge of IP routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
• Experience deploying QoS in LAN/WLAN environments in support of multimedia and voice applications.

Drug Free Workplace

All Native Group is a Drug Free Workplace. It is our policy that all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. In addition, all employees are subject to random drug screens throughout the term of their employment with All Native Group.

Security Clearance

Must have SECRET Clearance with the Ability to obtain a Top -Secret clearance.

Compensation and Benefits:

The expected compensation range for this position is $140,000.00-$160,000.00 per year. We offer comprehensive benefits that allow you to balance work and life. A benefits summary is available from this link: https://jobs.allnativegroup.com/categories/1/benefits/1/employee-benefits.

AAP/EEO Statement

All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities,and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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